240 - My Body, My Choice, My Pleasure with Dr. Clarissa Francis

In this episode, Boonie speaks with Dr. Clarissa Francis about the importance of unlearning shame, having open discussions about sexual health, pleasure, and consent, and taking responsibility for our actions. We also delve into the politics surrounding women's bodies and reproductive justice. Dr. Francis emphasizes the need for representation of sexually liberated black women as positive role models and shares insights on mental wellness.  A transcript of the full episode is available here. Follow Dr. Francis here: Instagram: @therealhotgirldoc Website: https://therealhotgirldoc.com/  Support for today's episode comes from We-Vibe wand, a powerful wand massager. Save now on the wand through 11/30/2023, shop here: https://bit.ly/BoonieWand The hashtag for the podcast #TheBoonieBreakdown. Share with others using the hashtag #PodIn. Join Boonie over on Patreon for exclusive content and events here: Patreon.com/TheBoonieBreakdown  Have something to say? You can ask your questions, send comments via email to [email protected] or submit them here: www.thebooniebreakdown.com/contact/.   Follow The Boonie Breakdown on Social Media: IG: @TheBoonieBreakdown Twitter: @BoonieBreakdown  Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheBoonieBreakdown   Chapters 0:00:00 WeVibe wand advertisement 0:02:11 Discussion on abuse and intimate partner violence 0:08:08 Dr. Clarissa Francis' Journey into Sexual Health Education 0:11:13 Safer Sex and the Importance of Education 0:13:19 Healing and Releasing Shame for Body Autonomy and Pleasure 0:23:24 Advocating for Rights and Protection 0:24:14 The Importance of Simplifying and Relating 0:28:29 The Importance of Conversations about Sexual Health 0:33:22 Open-mindedness and non-judgmental approach 0:33:36 Celebrating Black Women's Bodies and Rejecting Judgment 0:35:08 Embracing Joy, Pleasure, and Safety 0:37:11 Government Policies Reflecting Fear and Autonomy over Bodies 0:38:06 Historical Oppression and Marginalized Groups 0:47:38 Discussing Adina Howard and unconditional love. 0:48:18 Hot Girl Movement Merch and Book Available